Musical Forms

AABA Form

100

This section is the "main idea" in AABA form.

The A section

200

This section is the "contrasting idea" in AABA form.

The B section

300

This is one way to make the repeated A sections more interesting (multiple correct answers)

Different key

Different instruments

Different lyrics

Different ending

400

The B section is different from the A section in this way (multiple correct answers)

Different rhythms

Different lyrics

Different melody

Different chords

500

AABA was very common until this other form took over in popular music.

Verse-chorus form

Vocabulary

100

This is a short section at the beginning of a song.

Intro

200

This is an opportunity for instrumental players to show off their skills

Solo

300

This word means "different," and it is used to describe a B section or Bridge.

Contrasting

400

This word describes a section with no vocals (no singing, talking, etc.)

Instrumental

500

This section is similar to an intro, but it happens at the end of a song.

Outro (coda)

Verse-Chorus Form

100

This is the catchy and memorable section of a pop song.

Chorus

200

This is the section of a pop song that "tells the story" with more details.

Verse

300

This is a unique, contrasting section of a pop song that usually connects two choruses.

The Bridge

400

This is one reason why pop song forms are simple (multiple correct answers).

It makes them easier to learn

It makes them easier to write

It makes them easier to listen to

500

This is the typical order of sections in verse-chorus form.

Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus